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What does the term “A posteriori” mean?

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If a theory is “a posteriori” it is based off empirical evidence - things/ experiences we can observe in the world around us

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What does the term teleological mean?

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The philosophical interpretation of natural phenomena as exhibiting purpose or design. Using the natural world around as evidence of purpose or design

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What does the term telos mean?

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‘Telos’ refers toan end or importantly a purpose

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Give a summary of the design argument - this can be used in your introduction.

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The argument that the world is so perfect that it couldn’t have happened by chance and there must have been a ‘designer’ who created the world. This designer is commonly believed to be God

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Give an additional quote from Michael Behe.

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Design shouldn’t be overlooked simply because its so obvious.